1987 Ford Tempo vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Tempo | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | Life |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
